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Australian Privacy Commissioner finds Qantas not at fault for 2025 data breach

Australian Privacy Commissioner finds Qantas not at fault for 2025 data breach

As a result, the OAIC won't be commencing a full investigation.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 17 2026, 12:25PM Security
OAIC recorded highest ever number of data breaches in 2025

OAIC recorded highest ever number of data breaches in 2025

Cyber hacking remains the primary cause.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 9 2026, 5:43PM Security
Australians more concerned about privacy as trust in AI languishes, OAIC survey finds

Australians more concerned about privacy as trust in AI languishes, OAIC survey finds

A sustained ‘trust gap’ for sectors that rely heavily on data-driven business models.
Joshua Gliddon , Jason Pollock Jun 15 2026, 4:00AM Strategy
OAIC seeks input on incoming automated decision-making obligation

OAIC seeks input on incoming automated decision-making obligation

Companies must soon make clear when computer programs use personal information.
Joshua Gliddon , Jason Pollock May 22 2026, 9:00AM Strategy
OAIC launches new dashboard for data breaches

OAIC launches new dashboard for data breaches

To help understand the volume and type of data breaches notified to the OAIC.
Jason Pollock Nov 4 2025, 12:29PM Services
OAIC takes Optus to court over 2022 data breach

OAIC takes Optus to court over 2022 data breach

A possible civil penalty of up to $2.22 million for each contravention of the Privacy Act.
Jason Pollock Aug 8 2025, 2:28PM Security
Australian authorities tire of excuses, delays on data breach disclosure

Australian authorities tire of excuses, delays on data breach disclosure

As ransomwared IT service provider had to be formally warned.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2023, 10:31AM Strategy
OAIC, ACMA start joint investigation into Optus data breach

OAIC, ACMA start joint investigation into Optus data breach

To see if telco “took reasonable steps” to protect customer information.
Nico Arboleda Oct 11 2022, 11:19AM Security
Govt agencies form Digital Platforms Regulators Forum

Govt agencies form Digital Platforms Regulators Forum

To support information-sharing and regulatory coordination.
Jeremy Nadel Mar 11 2022, 11:40AM Digital
Health and finance sectors the most vulnerable to cyber attacks

Health and finance sectors the most vulnerable to cyber attacks

According to the OAIC's latest report.
Jeremy Nadel Feb 25 2022, 6:29AM Photos
OAIC slams US facial recognition firm Clearview

OAIC slams US facial recognition firm Clearview

Says the company breached Australian privacy laws.
Byron Kaye Nov 4 2021, 6:50AM Software
Australian ransomware breaches jump 24%

Australian ransomware breaches jump 24%

As revealed by OAIC’s Notifiable Data Breaches Report.
Nico Arboleda Aug 23 2021, 5:59PM Security
OAIC puts MSPs on notice over data breach reporting

OAIC puts MSPs on notice over data breach reporting

Warns of reporting pitfalls for data breaches at customer sites.
Chris Player Jan 29 2021, 12:47PM Services
ACCC drops new data rights policy

ACCC drops new data rights policy

Consumer Data Right Compliance and Enforcement Policy released.
Staff Writers May 8 2020, 12:12PM Digital
Aussie health sector still plagued by data breaches

Aussie health sector still plagued by data breaches

Many come down to human error.
Michael Jenkin May 13 2019, 3:50PM Security
Govt floats massive new data misuse fines

Govt floats massive new data misuse fines

Trouble ahead for social networks, other orgs with bad security.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2019, 9:15PM Sales & Marketing
Information Commissioner slammed for keeping quiet over lost CBA data

Information Commissioner slammed for keeping quiet over lost CBA data

Failed to notify customers of lost data despite investigation.
a Staff Writer May 7 2018, 6:44AM Security
Dating site stored passwords as plain text

Dating site stored passwords as plain text

Cupid Media breached Privacy Act, says Commissioner.
Paris Cowan Jun 27 2014, 12:59PM Security
AG backs mandatory data breach laws

AG backs mandatory data breach laws

More talks on the cards.
Allie Coyne Apr 30 2013, 4:18PM Security
Sony's hacked security cleared by Privacy Commissioner

Sony's hacked security cleared by Privacy Commissioner

Takes word on infrastructure integrity.
Darren Pauli Sep 30 2011, 9:44AM Security

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